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Bridge 123 Newport Lane Bridge, Middleport

Type: Towpath Restriction

Waterway(s): Trent & Mersey Canal

From: 31 August 2026, 8am

To: 18 September 2026, 5pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Location

Closest waterwayTrent & Mersey Canal
Starts atBridge 123 Newport Lane Bridge
Ends atBridge 123 Newport Lane Bridge

Description

Original 17 August 2026, 1pm

Third-party contractors will be required to hand excavate several small trial holes within the towpath surface and surrounding areas to locate underground services. The trial holes will be no larger than 1 m x 1 m.

Access along the towpath will be maintained wherever possible; however, there may be short delays for towpath users while excavation works are being undertaken and until the area has been made safe for customers to pass.

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